Dirupi
Within the evocative landscape of Valtellina, among the imposing alpine peaks that rise near the border with Switzerland, the Dirupi winery is the protagonist of a small artisanal production that reflects the modern dimension of the territory, while remaining firmly rooted in tradition. It all began in 2004 with Pierpaolo Di Franco and Davide Fasolini, young winemakers who, armed with passion and energy, embarked on a project to protect and enhance the wine and landscape heritage of Valtellina, dedicating themselves to the production of high-quality territorial wines. The story of Pierpaolo and Davide first intertwined in their childhood, when they played basketball together, and then during their respective studies in Oenology, during which they found themselves at the University of Milan and quickly decided to embark on this common adventure. Their winery is located in Ponte Valtellina, in the province of Sondrio, within a historic 16th-century palace.
The Dirupi estate is spread over 7 hectares of vineyards, positioned on terraces supported by dry stone walls and carved out on very steep slopes, characterized by gradients that reach up to 70%. The vineyards, distributed over more than 20 different subzones, are very small and are entirely dedicated to the Chiavennasca grape, a clone of Nebbiolo widespread in Valtellina. In particular, the vines grow on morainic soils rich in granite and sand, at altitudes ranging from 400 to 600 meters above sea level. Through a viticulture defined as heroic, Pierpaolo and Davide work these vineyards entirely by hand, applying the principles of organic farming. In the winery, fermentations take place in stainless steel tanks with rather prolonged skin macerations, and for the subsequent aging, stainless steel tanks or more often oak barrels of different sizes and origins are used.
The wines of the Dirupi winery reveal the alpine essence of Valtellina, a territory interpreted in different variations, from the Rosso di Valtellina ‘Olé!’ to the Sforzato ‘Vino Sbagliato’, passing through variousWithin the evocative landscape of Valtellina, among the imposing alpine peaks that rise near the border with Switzerland, the Dirupi winery is the protagonist of a small artisanal production that reflects the modern dimension of the territory, while remaining firmly rooted in tradition. It all began in 2004 with Pierpaolo Di Franco and Davide Fasolini, young winemakers who, armed with passion and energy, embarked on a project to protect and enhance the wine and landscape heritage of Valtellina, dedicating themselves to the production of high-quality territorial wines. The story of Pierpaolo and Davide first intertwined in their childhood, when they played basketball together, and then during their respective studies in Oenology, during which they found themselves at the University of Milan and quickly decided to embark on this common adventure. Their winery is located in Ponte Valtellina, in the province of Sondrio, within a historic 16th-century palace.
The Dirupi estate is spread over 7 hectares of vineyards, positioned on terraces supported by dry stone walls and carved out on very steep slopes, characterized by gradients that reach up to 70%. The vineyards, distributed over more than 20 different subzones, are very small and are entirely dedicated to the Chiavennasca grape, a clone of Nebbiolo widespread in Valtellina. In particular, the vines grow on morainic soils rich in granite and sand, at altitudes ranging from 400 to 600 meters above sea level. Through a viticulture defined as heroic, Pierpaolo and Davide work these vineyards entirely by hand, applying the principles of organic farming. In the winery, fermentations take place in stainless steel tanks with rather prolonged skin macerations, and for the subsequent aging, stainless steel tanks or more often oak barrels of different sizes and origins are used.
The wines of the Dirupi winery reveal the alpine essence of Valtellina, a territory interpreted in different variations, from the Rosso di Valtellina ‘Olé!’ to the Sforzato ‘Vino Sbagliato’, passing through various
